of late

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Definition of of latenext
as in late
not long ago He has of late taken to knitting and crocheting.

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Recent Examples of of late Davion Adkins has missed practice time Davion Adkins, a 6-10, 225-pound freshman forward from Arlington, Texas, has missed some practice time of late because of a hyperextended knee, Self said. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026 Known for its expanding flosses, the company has been on a growth streak of late, growing its business 183 percent in three years and expanding its presence in key retailers like Target and Walmart. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Will Reeve — Good Morning America personality and son of late Superman actor Christopher Reeve — has announced that he was diagnosed with cancer. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026 Having recently won a BAFTA for Sky’s Mr Bigstuff, Rivals actor Dyer’s star has been on the up of late. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of late

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“Of late.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/of%20late. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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